Bold and daring pink and blue skinny shaker

When our customer came to us saying they wanted a pink and blue kitchen, we took this on board and ran with it, making sure their personal style came across throughout the whole space. The room is warm and inviting, and is a wonderful space for entertaining. It really is a kitchen you would want to spend a lot of time in. It is stylish yet functional, with plenty of internal storage solutions added in for ease and accessibility. They couldn't be happier with the transformation.

Kingswood Road

Maria Pennington Design

Alterman

The Cousins

This small space demanded attention to detail and smart solutions, starting with the table and chairs. Too tiny for a standard kitchen table, we added a table that folds down against the wall with foldable chairs that can be hung on the wall when not in use. Typically neglected space between the refrigerator and the wall was turned into spice cabinets, ceiling height uppers maximize storage, and a mirrored backsplash creates the illusion of more space. But small spaces don't have to be vacant of character, as proven by the distressed aqua cabinetry and mismatched knobs.

Frank Pitman Designer Dance Studio

Jeri Koegel Photography

Jeri Koegel

Kingswood Road

Maria Pennington Design

Gallery & Penthouse

ARCLIGHT INTERNATIONAL

Wet Bar with heavy glass shelves 1/2" thick floating infant of black mirror. The wall edge of the glass shelves had tiny firefly lights adhered to it so it would reflect in the mirror and add an incandescent sparkle to the glowing cut crystal barware. The shelves were washed in a magenta and voltaire purple color filter as well as the ice always on display. Photo: Robert Cook

maison familale

Clémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieur

A la base de ce projet, des plans d'une maison contemporaine. Nos clients désiraient une ambiance chaleureuse, colorée aux volumes familiaux. Place à la visite ... Une fois la porte d'entrée passée, nous entrons dans une belle entrée habillée d'un magnifique papier peint bleu aux motifs dorés représentant la feuille du gingko. Au sol, un parquet chêne naturel filant sur l'ensemble de la pièce de vie. Allons découvrir cet espace de vie. Une grande pièce lumineuse nous ouvre les bras, elle est composée d'une partie salon, une partie salle à manger cuisine, séparée par un escalier architectural. Nos clients désiraient une cuisine familiale, pratique mais pure car elle est ouverte sur le reste de la pièce de vie. Nous avons opté pour un modèle blanc mat, avec de nombreux rangements toute hauteur, des armoires dissimulant l'ensemble des appareils de cuisine. Un très grand îlot central et une crédence miroir pour être toujours au contact de ses convives. Côté ambiance, nous avons créé une boîte colorée dans un ton terracotta rosé, en harmonie avec le carrelage de sol, très beau modèle esprit carreaux vieilli. La salle à manger se trouve dans le prolongement de la cuisine, une table en céramique noire entourée de chaises design en bois. Au sol nous retrouvons le parquet de l'entrée. L'escalier, pièce centrale de la pièce, mit en valeur par le papier peint gingko bleu intense. L'escalier a été réalisé sur mesure, mélange de métal et de bois naturel. Dans la continuité, nous trouvons le salon, lumineux grâce à ces belles ouvertures donnant sur le jardin. Cet espace se devait d'être épuré et pratique pour cette famille de 4 personnes. Nous avons dessiné un meuble sur mesure toute hauteur permettant d'y placer la télévision, l'espace bar, et de nombreux rangements. Une finition laque mate dans un bleu profond reprenant les codes de l'entrée. Restons au rez-de-chaussée, je vous emmène dans la suite parentale, baignée de lumière naturelle, le sol est le même que le reste des pièces. La chambre se voulait comme une suite d'hôtel, nous avons alors repris ces codes : un papier peint panoramique en tête de lit, de beaux luminaires, un espace bureau, deux fauteuils et un linge de lit neutre. Entre la chambre et la salle de bains, nous avons aménagé un grand dressing sur mesure, rehaussé par une couleur chaude et dynamique appliquée sur l'ensemble des murs et du plafond. La salle de bains, espace zen, doux. Composée d'une belle douche colorée, d'un meuble vasque digne d'un hôtel, et d'une magnifique baignoire îlot, permettant de bons moments de détente. Dernière pièce du rez-de-chaussée, la chambre d'amis et sa salle d'eau. Nous avons créé une ambiance douce, fraiche et lumineuse. Un grand papier peint panoramique en tête de lit et le reste des murs peints dans un vert d'eau, le tout habillé par quelques touches de rotin. La salle d'eau se voulait en harmonie, un carrelage imitation parquet foncé, et des murs clairs pour cette pièce aveugle. Suivez-moi à l'étage... Une première chambre à l'ambiance colorée inspirée des blocs de construction Lego. Nous avons joué sur des formes géométriques pour créer des espaces et apporter du dynamisme. Ici aussi, un dressing sur mesure a été créé. La deuxième chambre, est plus douce mais aussi traitée en Color zoning avec une tête de lit toute en rondeurs. Les deux salles d'eau ont été traitées avec du grès cérame imitation terrazzo, un modèle bleu pour la première et orangé pour la deuxième.

Edinburgh Renovation

User

Bold and daring pink and blue skinny shaker

Lima Kitchens

Oakfield House, Malvern

Completion Interior Design & Architecture

KITCHEN. This Malvern cottage was built 10 years before we began work and lacked any character. It was our job to give the home some personality and on this occasion we felt the best solution would be achieved by taking the property back to a shell and re-designing the space. We introducing beams, altered window sizes, added new doors and moved walls. We also gave the house kerb appeal by altering the front and designing a new porch. Finally, the back garden was landscaped to provide a complete finish.

REINVENT Riverock

Rock Kauffman Design

Dave Kingma

Colourful Country Kitchen

Pauline Ribbans Design - Kitchen Designer

Here is a kitchen with colour and texture combined to achieve a beautiful modern country look. With 2pac painted shaker doors and bamboo bench tops it really has an impact on the room. Storage was not compromised in any way with every cabinet revealing a clever storage feature.

Open Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen

Orange Design Studio

Ecclectic Open Zone Kitchen Area with Vaulted Ceiling & Oak Trusses

Farnham Art Deco Kitchen

Chisholm Design

Some projects start off in one direction and then change tack. Our clients were looking for something a little more contemporary than a traditional Shaker kitchen, so we originally designed this in our Modern Kitchens range, before switching to the White Kitchen Company’s classic Shaker range, but with flat-fronted drawers to provide a more contemporary look. We love so much about this kitchen, from the two-tone cabinetry and the antique mirror splashback from Rough Old Glass, to the large, feature mantel, with its adjoining shelves, all set against the gorgeous wall paper behind. The adjacent pantry features open pull outs with baskets as well as the ever popular Fisher and Paykel French-style fridge freezer. We again worked closely with Katie Amin, who project managed the works, which were completed using Chris Boyda and his talented sub contractors and the kitchen and pantry themselves were fitted by Lorry Lennard. Stoneworx supplied, fabricated and fitted the Silestone Calacatta Gold quartz worktops

Traditional Elegance with a Farmhouse Twist

Merit Kitchens, MK Designs

Design by David Earl and Birgitte Pearce Photographer Regan Wood

Suburban Villa in Westchester, NY

Victoria Klein

Kitchen cabinets (and see Cabinet of Curiosities) are salvaged from an apothecary. Lacanche stove in matte black, Caesar stone countertops in black. Bottom kitchen cabinets in charcoal violet metallic paint. Glass rise and fall lamps. Mirror above stove adds light to the interior.

Bold and daring pink and blue skinny shaker

Lima Kitchens

We undertook the whole project, from the kitchen design to the flooring, decorating, fitting new radiators and lighting. All the elements of this project come together beautifully, really showing the customer's personality which flows throughout their home.

Bridgehampton Family Beach House

HOBBS INC

Vista dall'alto

Dr-Z Architects

Lo stile di questo spazio è determinato dalla ricchezza di colori e materiali diversi che comunicano allegria e spensieratezza, l'ideale per una casa di giovani!

Moody Glam, Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Tri State Kitchens

Mirror tile back splash adds so much glam to this dark and moody Brooklyn kitchen! Mix of dark stained cabinets with painted island and pantries, makes this space warm and inviting.

Eclectic Kitchen with Mirror Splashback Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Eclectic Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!